How to Pronounce Penning

To pronounce "penning", say PENN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “penning”

"penning" has 2 syllables: penn-ing. It rhymes with dissenting and implementing, if that helps it stick.

What does penning mean?

verb

  1. To enclose in a pen.

verb

  1. To write (an article, a book, etc.).

noun

  1. Writing; literary composition.

    “the idle pennings of a poetic daydreamer”

Words that rhyme with penning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dissentingimplementingconsentingmisrepresentingrepresentingrenninghenningpfenningresentingmeningyenningbrenning

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penning"?▾

"Penning" has 2 syllables: penn · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "penning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "penning" is /ˈpɛnɪŋ/.

What does "penning" mean?▾

Penning: To enclose in a pen.

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